Webinar Jul 2023
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A child and family services’ guide to the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)
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Resource sheet May 2021
Age of consent laws in Australia
Information for practitioners and researchers on age of consent legislation in Australia
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Media release Dec 2023
Australians increasingly choosing their family members
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and unconditional support is more important than genetics and legal ties.
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Policy and practice paper Jan 2020
Child protection and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
A snapshot of the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care during 2016–2017
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Short article Nov 2019
Child safe organisations: Information for organisations on how to keep children safe
This short article discusses the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and links to resources to help organisations become child safe.
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Family Matters article Nov 2016
Donor identification
Describes the importance of new legislation passed in Victoria in February 2016.
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Submission Jul 2015
Establishing an Institute of Open Adoption
Any policy change or practice enhancements must reflect the best interests of the child.
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Research report Apr 2016
Forced Adoption National Practice Principles
Sets out the principles of good practice that underpin effective support services: accountability; accessibility; and effectiveness and diversity.
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Commissioned report Jan 2017
Forced Adoption Support Services
Best practice guidance on how support services can develop and maintain networks that are positive, sustainable, and work to meet client needs.
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Commissioned report Feb 2014
Forced adoption support services scoping study
The study proposes service model options that could enhance and complement existing support services.